Watch as our host crisscrosses branches, at first striping them down to thin sticks for the purpose of creating the frame of the shelter. It is a simple process really and cleverly created.

We like how he advises us to wear gloves while undergoing construction. We’ve always felt good work gloves were a must in a wilderness trek’s backpack. You never know when they will come into good use!

As you can see in the above video nearly anyone can make an adequate shelter given the right equipment, a sharp knife or small axe, and a little know-how.

It does not hurt to have some energy as well, at least enough to construct you shelter. Then you can crawl inside and take a nap!